Holiday gift certificates for cosmetic procedures – both surgical and minimally invasive – are becoming increasingly popular. From Baby Boomers looking for a youthful lift to younger patients looking to delay the start of aging effects, Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery near Jacksonville treats all ages and all types of faces.

Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery near Jacksonville offers a full range of facial plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures.

If this will be your first foray into cosmetic procedures and you’re a little nervous about it, relax. Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery will help you feel at ease. First, you’ll be greeted by our friendly receptionists in our living room-inspired waiting room where you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Your wait won’t be long. You’ll soon head into a consultation room with Dr. Phillip Garcia or Dr. Roberto Garcia.

During your consultation, we’ll discuss your goals for your new look, whether it’s a simple, minimally invasive procedure such a Botox injection or a more intense surgical procedure such as a facelift. We’ll listen to and address all of your concerns, go over all of your options and walk you through each step of the procedure you choose. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable and confident throughout your cosmetic procedure or facial plastic surgery, and that you are thrilled with your new look. Should you decide that a cosmetic procedure isn’t for you, you’ll get no pressure from us. Instead, enjoy a relaxing massage or pampering facial treatment by Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery’s Reviva Medical Spa.

To schedule your consultation, call (904) 247-8522 or reach us via our secure and convenient online email form. New year, new look, new outlook!

At Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery, Jacksonville-area patients have lots of questions about various procedures – how they work, what results they achieve and how long those results will last. That’s a good thing in light of the many myths circulating about facial plastic surgery. Here are a few that we hear most often:

Confused about facial plastic surgery? Jacksonville's Garcia Institute dispells the myths.

Myth #1: Only celebrities and wealthy socialites have or can afford facial plastic surgery.

Jacksonville-area cosmetic surgery patients’ demographics mirror those in other areas of the nation. Studies show that a full 86 percent of plastic surgery patients are working women. And in a 2004 study by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 60 percent of the respondents reported a household income of between $30,000 and $90,000, and 30 percent reported making less than $30,000. In fact, many people struggling in today’s tight economy are springing for plastic surgery procedures that will help improve their looks and boost their confidence. Why? Because studies by trusted institutions including the Harvard University and the Journal of Economic Psychology reveal that people who feel they are attractive also tend to have higher opinions of their worth and capabilities. That confidence means higher chances of landing competitive jobs and an average 12 percent higher income than their less attractive peers.

Myth #2: All plastic surgeons are created equal.

Save for the occasional rogue busted for performing cosmetic procedures without a license, all legally compliant facial plastic surgeons have the same core training and licensing. However, not all are board-certified in specialties within facial plastic surgery. Jacksonville’s Drs. Phillip Garcia and Roberto Garcia both are certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Phillip Garcia also is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and Dr. Roberto Garcia by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Even with the same certifications, plastic surgeons across Jacksonville and elsewhere have their own personal styles. Remember that much of cosmetic surgery is an art, so it’s critical that you ask to see many photos of a cosmetic surgeon’s work before choosing one.

Myth #3: Plastic surgery leaves no scars.

All surgical procedures heal with scars, but advances in minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures are making those scars all but invisible. At Garcia Facial Plastic Surgery, our Jacksonville surgeons make tissue incisions in strategic positions and directions to hide or minimize their visibility.

Myth #4: Plastic surgery results do not last.

This is the one myth that has an ounce of truth – but it’s entirely up to the patient. Cosmetic surgery procedures are designed to give patients lasting results, though aging and weight will factor into the long-term efficacy of any procedure. By doing your part with a nutritious diet, ample sleep, regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle, you add years to your cosmetic surgery’s results.